Glenn M. Chertow

Nephrologist


Norman S. Coplon/Satellite Healthcare Professor of Medicine and Professor, by courtesy, of Epidemiology and Population Health and of Health Policy

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Spanish

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology (2020)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (1992)
  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital Nephrology Fellowship (1995) MA
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital Internal Medicine Residency (1992) MA
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School (1989) MA
  • MPH, Harvard School of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics (1995)
  • MD, Harvard Medical School, Medicine (1989)
  • BA, University of Pennsylvania (1985)

Honors & Awards
  • "Best Doctors in America" designation, Woodward and White (1996)
  • "Best Doctors in Boston" designation, Boston Magazine (1997-98)
  • "Top Doctors in Bay Area" designation, San Francisco Magazine (1999-2000)
  • "Top Doctors in Bay Area" designation, San Francisco Magazine Inductee, American Society of Clinical Investigation (2002-2004)
  • Academic Senate Distinction in Teaching Award Honorable Mention, USCF School of Medicine (2002)
  • American Kidney Fund, Amgen Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (1993-95)
  • Calvin and Sylvia Margolis Scholar in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, BWH (1996-97)
  • Floyd C. Rector, Jr., Housestaff Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, UCSF (2001)
  • Hewlett Packard Outstanding Medical Graduate Award, HMS (1989)
  • Inductee, Society of Master Clinicians, UCSF Department of Medicine (2006)
  • Member, American Society of Clinical Investigation (2004)
  • Mentor of the Year, Bay Area Clinical Research Symposium (2007)
  • National Torchbearer Award, American Kidney Fund (2007)
  • Nominee, Kaiser Awards for Excellence in Teaching, UCSF School of Medicine (2002)
  • Nominee, Kaiser Awards for Excellence in Teaching, UCSF School of Medicine (2005)
  • Phi Beta Kappa, University of Pennsylvania (1985)
  • President's Award, National Kidney Foundation (1999)
  • Senior Mentor, Network of Minority Research Investigators, NIDDK (2008)
  • STAR Award, UCSF Medical Center (2006)
  • Summa Cum Laude, University of Pennsylvania (1985)

Administrative Appointments
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, HMS (1997 - 1998)
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine in Residence, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA (UCSF) (1998 - 2001)
  • Associate, Center for Health Policy, Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University (2008 - Present)
  • Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, UCSF (2004 - 2005)
  • Associate Professor of Medicine in Residence, UCSF (2001 - 2004)
  • Clinical Fellow in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (HMS) (1989 - 1992)
  • Instructor in Medicine, HMS (1995 - 1997)
  • Instructor in Surgery, HMS (1966 - 1998)
  • Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, UCSF (2005 - 2007)
  • Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2007 - Present)
  • Professor of Medicine in Residence, UCSF (2005 - 2007)
  • Research Fellow in Medicine, HMS (1992 - 1995)

Publications

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Practice Locations


Kidney Clinic (Nephrology) at Boswell Building Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive , 1st Floor, Suite A175

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 723-6961

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Hypertension Center Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive, 1st Floor, Suite A11

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 723-6961

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Alliance Medical Group in San Pablo San Pablo, CA
San Pablo, CA

100A San Pablo Towne Center

San Pablo , CA 94806

(510) 237-2802

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Patient Ratings

(24 Ratings)

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4.9/5
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5.0/5
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5.0/5
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5.0/5
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4.8/5
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Patient Reviews

(87 reviews)

Excelente profissional
very caring and intelligent physician.
Thank you, Dr. Chertow for allowing us to video visit and for taking such good care of Evan.
Dr. Chertow continues to do his job well, just like how it's always been since when I first became one of his patients.
Dr. Glenn Chertow is one of Stanford's incomparable providers.
Great Doctor. Really cares about what he is doing.
Dr Chertow is one of the most empathic knowledgable doctors I have ever had the incredible good fortune to see me.
Dr Chertow is one of the most amazing, kind, compassionate, knowledgeable physicians I have ever met. (I work in healthcare & know a lot of providers. He really goes out of his way to calm fears and nerves in difficult situations. He is a shining example of how all physicians should treat their patients. I feel so blessed and honored to be able to have him treating me, and providing fantastic care for the last 12 years.
Knowledgeable, Personable. Communicates well and efficiently. Readily listens and answers questions.
Dr. Chertow had been recommended to me by Dr. George Ting, a retired nephrologist. I’m very pleased I was able to meet with Dr. Chertow!
You are the best!
He was very thorough n explained everything. I was so informed abt things I didn't know. I liked his overall manner very much. I felt like he was much trying to look at everything n that made me feel very good.
Dr. Chertow USA very competent and a caring doctor.
Kind, intelligent & easy to talk to
We are very happy working with Dr Chertow.
Highly recommended, Dr is very knowledgeable and very nice to explain everything.
Great access to data on computer, great analysis of data, clearly explains treatment options and recommended plans, listens to questions carefully. Most importantly he has designed a medicine regiment that has resulted in low blood pressure and at the same time protecting the kidney.
He continues to be a great doctor
See previous answer - he is just simply the bestâ £ï¸
The best physician I know. Nothing more needs to be added.
It's a vthorough and excellent doctor
I trust Dr. Chertow explicitly!
He inspires confidence and trust with his un-pretentious, direct answers and explanations. He has a personal touch which makes one feel validated and understood and cared for.
Dr.Chertow was wonderful. He is very patient and knowledgable.
Stanford hospital is very professional
outstanding physician!
Just very thankful for listening and trying to help!!!
Dr C is a great comfort, knowing he is super intelligent and has a passion for medicine makes me feel my care is in safe hands.
Dr Glenn Chertow is THE BEST!
The doctor was thorough and explained everything clearly very nice man enjoyed The Visit.
Very grateful to be Dr Chertows patient. My only regret is that I was not referred in 2013 when I moved to the Bay area. I am much less worried about my treatment with Dr C in charge.
Dr. Chertow was very attentive and answered all the questions I had. He is a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate that he takes the time to explain complex medical concepts in a way that is easy to understand.
Excellent. was able to help me greatly. i am sure i will become a regular patient
Dr. Chertow is an expert in his field and I look forward to his advice to help me with my condition.
Great Doctor that listens to my concerns and has provided excellent care for many years. In particular he carefully provides a "cocktail" of medications to keep my blood pressure under control and at the same time control my chronic kidney disease.
He is sensational!!
He is an excellent doctor.
I thought he was a very knowledgeable and personable specialist and feel somewhat relieved to have been referred to him for my medical care.
Excellent caring physician as he always is. Knowledge and resourceful and respectful. Always genuinely interested in me.
Dr Chertow was wonderful. He was kind, a great listener, and answered my questions.
Awesome
I always enjoy talking with Dr. Chertow. He is so easy to talk with, has a good sense of humor and takes time to answer all my questions.
Dr.Chertow always does a great job.
Dr Chertow is an amazing doctor who cares deeply about his patients. They are extremely lucky to have him.
Excellent
Excellent provider. He was thorough and asked a lot of questions. Also took the time to explain everything in easily understood terms. Very knowledgeable and communicative.
Dr. Chertow is a superb physician and a very kind, caring person.
One of the best - probably the best - doctor I have ever had along with Dr. Schroeder.
Dr. Chertow is an excellent physician.
Dr. Chertow is highly professional, VERY caring & exhibits excellent relational patient skills. This was the third session & the above comment carries through all three.
Excellent Dr. Chertow.
Excellent communication.
Both doctors were excellent!
Dr. Chertow thanks for attending me and take care of my health.
Dr. Chertow was the most amazing dr. I've had. I wish I could have him as my PCP. So genuine and friendly, he listens and calms my anxiety with ease.
Dr. Chertow always makes you feel as if you are important to him. Wish some of other MD's had his empathy & caring.
Dr. Chertow is a good doctor he is concerned about helping my health.
Dr. Chertow is an excellent doctor.
Dr. G. Chertow is divine for me.
Dr. Chertow an excellent doctor thank you for you attention.
Dr. Chertow is an excellent nephrologist and a very caring person!!
Only reason I returned was Dr. Chertow.
Dr. Chertow was wonderful. I felt very comfortable & confident under his care.
Excellent!
Dr. Chertow provided me with world class service!!
When finally seen, Dr. Chertow was excellent.
He is late, he lost my labs and does not really listen. He is the expert.
Excellent Dr. Glenn Matthew he explained and I liked how they directed me.
Dr. Chertow is the best physician I have had in my life. He is knowledgable, caring, has taken time to KNOW ME, is available when I need him. He is a remarkable human being!
First time meeting provider as a patient but he remembered meeting me when I was a patient in the hospital years ago. Wow!!
Gave me good news about the status of my kidneys & the foods I could eat. Changed one of my medication.
Dr. Chertow is the best nephrologist I could put my confidence in.
Dr. Chertow is world class! We could not be more pleased with our patient experience. We feel he is our friend.
Excellent experience.
Dr. Chertow is a very caring physician. He never fails to inquire about my family and is always patient explaining any and all questions and or concerns that I may have. He is certainly an asset to Stanford medical staff.
Dr. Chertow is great he is comforting clean, concise, and not hurried. Great doctor -
Respectful, outstanding staff.
Wonderful MD - easy to talk to.
The physician has been treating me for quite some time & he is a caring - knowledgeable man.
So far, he is the best kidney doctor I ever have, and I changed 6 kidney doctor.
Dr. Chertow is the best.
Dr. Chertow is the best physician I've ever encountered - He is a treasure.
The doctor is a great person. Real friendly and nice. Very attentive.
Awesome!
Dr. Chertow is the best physician. He answers all questions and takes his time with you. He genuinely cares about his patients.
Dr. Chertow is one of the most caring, considerate & knowledgeable doctors I've ever visited.
Overall this was an exceptionally informative consultation.

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